US014 over James Rv
PoorBeadle County, South Dakota · 1.3 E JCT Sd 37 · Structure no. 000000003253180
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,601
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US014 over James Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US014 over James Rv in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,601 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,157 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US014 over James Rv built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US014 over James Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US014 over James Rv carry?
About 3,601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US014 over James Rv?
The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US014 over James Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.